Ullr Snow Sports Student Orientation

Winter - 2021

1 Ver. 4 Agenda • Who is Ullr? • Directions to the Ullr class meeting area • When will classes be held • Winter sports checklist • How we learn • COVID Social Distancing • Parents – Questions and Answers

2 Who is Ullr? – Ullr, Uller, Ull, Wulder - Winter God of archery, skiing and yew magic. Stepson of .

– His name means "The Brilliant One" and he is associated with the Aurora Borealis. At some time in history, Ullr was held to be just as important as , and in winter he was considered to be the ruler in .

– He is the diety of choice for snow lovers and also the name invoked for good luck.

– He was adopted into Christianity as St. Hubert, the patron saint of hunters.

– The month preceding the winter solstice ( time) was his month. He was recognized as having the powers to shield, as his snows shield the earth in winter.

3 Directions to the class meeting area

• At the Ullr Building next to the bottom of the Triple-60 lift – Look for the large ULLR on the side of the building

4 When - The Class Schedule – Saturdays start Jan. 16th – Sundays start Jan. 17th – No classes over Presidents Day weekend Feb.13th and 14th – Daily Schedule • All classes are two hours (unless there are 2 students or less) • Morning class – 10 AM • Afternoon class - 1 PM • Please be there 20 minutes early for COVID screening • PLEASE, be at the class sign after 2 hours to pick up your student

5 When –Get To Your Class On Time

• Please be at the meeting area 20 minutes early for your COVID screening. • If you need to pick up rental equipment at Summit Central each day, plan to arrive one hour before your class • Check the WSDOT road report four (4) hours before your class. – If there is snow on the road, leave 30 minutes earlier than usual – If chains are required, leave one hour earlier than usual. – You might need to leave 3 hours before your class starts. • If the highway or ski area is closed, we will extend a week – Check the News at www.ullr.com each morning for announcements

6 COVID Screening Before you leave for the mountain, please: • Log into your Ullr student account and complete the COVID attestation for each student. – Click on the COVID button for each student to get to the form. – Verify that your student complies with the requirements on the form. When you check the I Attest box, the Submit button will appear. Submit the form. – Check that you have received an emailed attestation confirmation for each student and that you can view it using your phone. – Arrive early to allow time for your COVID screening (see below). – Show your attestation confirmation to the screening chaperone. • The Ullr student screening process – When you arrive at the class meeting area at the Ullr building please line up to be screened. – The screening chaperone will ask to see your attestation confirmation on your phone and check that you and your student has a mask on and pass or ticket – If you don’t have an attestation confirmation, you will be asked to complete an attestation. – The chaperone will give your student a ticket for admission to class – If your student does not feel well FOR ANY REASON, please return home immediately.

7 COVID Social Distancing • All students and parents must wear masks at all times! • Every student must wear their mask at all times during the lesson! • Please wear your mask when skiing or riding as well. • When in the lift line, keep 6 feet of open space between you and the people in front of you. • On quad chairs, two people can sit on the far right and left of the chair seat • On all other chairs, only one person can sit in a chair. Please ensure that your student feels comfortable riding alone. • Use the portable toilets in the parking lot before the lesson. • There is limited access to the lodge and other facilities. • Food and drinks can be ordered online and delivered to you outside.

8 Winter Sports Checklist Please keep this list handy and use it to check that your student has everything they need when it’s time to leave for the mountain.

Clothing Miscellaneous Spares (recommended Ski / Snowboard Gear because it can be wet sometimes) Boots Water-resistant coat Sunglasses (must provide An extra pair of gloves (lightly insulated so can 100% UVA-B protection) (dry gloves after lunch layer) feel so good!) Skis / Snowboard Snowsports Pants Skin protection (SPF 30 Extra socks for the drive lotion and lip protector) home Poles (skiers only) Winter underwear Kleenex

Gloves Winter shirt (t-neck or Gear bag or knapsack (to zip neck) carry everything) Goggles Thin wool sweater (so Water bottle can layer) Helmet Socks for boots (2 thin Snacks pair OK to help fit) (HIGHLY recommended) COVID MASK

Season Pass

9 How We Learn – Our motto: Safety, Fun, Learning – Safety: • Procedures – Snow Riders Responsibility Code – If separated from your instructor, meet back at the class sign – If your student is cold, sick, or equipment problem » Class returns to Ullr, student given to chaperone who will call your cell phone – If your student is injured, ski patrol will call chaperone who will call your cell phone » You will be directed to ski patrol to pick up your student – PLEASE, be at the class sign after 2 hours to pick up your student • Ullr Chair Policy – Fun • The mountain is our playground! • Games, exploring, adventure – Learning • Always appropriate terrain for the class to keep learning fun • Speed control through turning • Turning through varied combinations of skills 10 Snow Riders Responsibility Code

• 1. Ride under control and in such a manner that you can stop or avoid other riders or objects. • 2. Do not ride near buildings, towers, equipment, vehicles, and other obstacles. • 3. When riding downhill or overtaking another rider avoid the rider below you. • 4. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. • 5. When entering a run or starting downhill, yield to other riders. • 6. All riders shall use devices (straps or ski brakes) to prevent runaway skis or snowboards. • 7. Stay off closed trails and posted areas and obey all signs. Know your own “Riding Skill Level Number” and the “Run/Trail symbols” for all skill levels and ride within your skill level. Ride only on “Designated Runs” (see Ski Area Trail maps) which are patrolled. • 8. Do not leave the scene of an accident without obtaining assistance, notifying authorities or clearly identifying yourself.

11 Questions and Answers

• If you are the only student in the class, the class will be 1 hour • If there are only two students in the class, class will be 1½ hrs • Please check your student has their MASK, pass, helmet, gloves, and goggles • Please mark all equipment with your student’s name • You can request to have other students in your class – Must be the same ability and approximate age or siblings – Login to your student account – Click on Edit and enter your request in the Notes field • Instructors constantly assess students – Students will be assigned to a different class as appropriate • No makeups if you cannot attend a session • Other questions??

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